Order of Man

We are reclaiming what it means to be a man. Each week we interview the world's most successful men on the planet - elite athletes, warriors, New York Times Bestselling Authors, and world-class entrepreneurs - extract their hard-fought lessons and experiences and deliver them straight to you. Past guests include Jocko Willink, Tim Kennedy, Andy Frisella, Lewis Howes, Grant Cardone, Ryan Holiday, Ben Greenfield, Rich Roll, and so many more. If you're ready to level up your life as a man, this is the show for you.

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Today, I thought I'd pull back the curtain and share with you a little bit about the process of writing a book. I've received a lot of messages since we published, Sovereignty: The Battle for the Hearts and Minds of Men about what it took to write the book, the challenges, the victories, the things I did well, and the things I didn't do so well in making this book available to you. Let's face it, writing a book isn't an easy process. It's a painstakingly slow journey that really causes you to question your own sanity. Sometimes you run across days you feel 100% committed and, other days, you want to quit and throw in the towel. So, since I've received so many questions about the process, I figured I'd give you some insight and you can decide from there if writing a book is something you want to take part it. We'll cover the reason you need a strong "why," the actual process (including the tools I used), the timeline you should follow, what format to publish in, and whether you should find a publisher or self-publish. www.orderofman.com/FFN099 Please leave us a rating and review!

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Today on In the Trenches, I interview Chis Gachko about his challenges and victories in improving his marriage, starting a family, and launching a new business. Please leave us a rating and review: www.orderofman.com/itunes Visit us at www.orderofman.com

One year ago, I had my good friend, Jordan Harbinger on the show to talk about building social capital. Today, he's back on the show to talk about calling in that social capital. Through a series of unfortunate events with his business, he's had to reach out to his network, connections, and friends and request help in building a new business from the ground up. Without his work in building a strong network in the past, Jordan admits he'd be in a much worse position today. In this episode, we talk about why keeping score in relationships is a bad idea, how to get over asking people for help, something Jordan calls "systematic network maintenance," and how to call in your social capital. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Why keeping score in relationships is a bad idea? How to build a network without the expectation of anything in return Why people choose to follow certain people? How to maintain consistent contact with your network? How to get over asking people for help? Getting comfortable with helping others? Getting comfortable with asking help from others ?The strategy of "opportunistic network maintenance"? The strategy of "systematic network maintenance"? How to use content management systems to enhance your social capital? Specific strategies for building out and asking for help from your network JORDAN HARBINGER Today, I have the privilege of introducing you to my friend, yet again, Jordan Harbinger. This is his third visit on the show and every single conversation with him has been packed with value and wisdom. Jordan reached out to me a month or so ago after having left his previous business, The Art of Charm, to inform me that he was striking out on his own. ??I know a lot of you are familiar with that company and probably follow it as well. You probably also know that Jordan had a falling out with the other founders and found himself needed to tap into his social capital, which he's been building for years.?? The thing that impresses me most about Jordan is that it is apparent he applies what he teaches and, as much as I wish we were having this conversation under different circumstances, in this conversation you'll hear exactly how he's going to crush his new business venture using the skills, tools, and strategies he's been teaching for more than a decade in the business. Please leave us a review at http://orderofman.com/itunes Shownotes: http://orderofman.com/156 Website: http://orderofman.com

There are two types of people in this world: makers and takers. The reality is that we've all been a bit of both in our lives. But I think more and more I'm seeing the pendulum switch in society from most of us being makers to most of us being takers. It's not sustainable. It's not healthy. And, frankly, it's not manly. So today, I thought I'd share why being a maker is not only your job as a man but it's much more profitable and fulfilling way to live. And, I'll also share five very practical tips/mindsets for turning yourself into more of a maker. www.orderofman.com/FFN098 Please leave us a rating and review!

I spent time in the military, including an active-duty tour to Iraq in 2005-2006. I know how hard it can be transition from service to civilian life. One of the most challenging things for me was to go from having a clear sense of direction and purpose to not knowing what my next battle was. I know a lot of our nation's warriors feel the same. Today I talk with my good friend, Phil Randazzo, about his 15-year mission to help our military members successfully transition into civilian life. I believe so much in what he and his organization are doing that I now sit on the board of advisors for American Dream U. Today we talk about why transitioning out of the military is so challenging, what our military members should be doing prior to leaving service, how they can find a new battle to fight, and how we can support our nation's warriors. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS Why transitioning out of the military is so challenging Why our veterans discount their experience from the military What obligations and responsibilities we have to take care of our warriors How building a new tribe is critical for veterans The best steps to take prior to transitioning from service How to develop a new sense of purpose beyond the military Why suicide rates are so high among veterans and what to do about it How to find a new battle to fight How to harness technology to launch a successful second career Business owners' perspectives on hiring military members What valuable translatable skills military members possess PHIL RANDAZZO Gentlemen, I can't even begin to describe how excited I am to introduce you to my friend Phil Randazzo. Him and I met about a year ago through some mutual acquaintances and since began working together with his organization, American Dream U. Phil is an extremely successful business owner working in the financial services industry but more important than that is his 15-year journey to help transition our nation's warriors. I can tell you that this is a man who has his heart in the right place and is genuinely concerned with helping our veterans. He's been invited to the White House, testified in front of Congress on the behalf of veterans, been given a key to the city of Las Vegas, and commissioned as a member of the Veterans Service Commission. So, needless to say, he's committed to the work and I couldn't be more proud to be part of his organization and call him a friend. Please leave us a review at http://orderofman.com/itunes Shownotes: http://orderofman.com/155 Website: http://orderofman.com )________________________________

I'm sure you're well-aware of the drug abuse, suicide, and violent crime rates with regards to young men. It's all over the headlines these days and, with the latest school shooting in Florida, it's become impossible to ignore. There is a real problem here. And, while the rest of the world focuses on gun control and legislation in hopes of putting a bandaid over the problems that are becoming all too common, I'd encourage us here within the Order of Man to look at the root of the problem, which I believe is fatherless homes. Let's take a look at some of the statistics: 63% of youth suicides are from fatherless homes (US Dept. Of Health/Census). 85% of all children who show behavior disorders come from fatherless homes (Center for Disease Control). 71% of all high school dropouts come from fatherless homes (National Principals Association Report). 70% of youths in state-operated institutions come from fatherless homes (U.S. Dept. of Justice, Sept. 1988). 85% of all youths in prison come from fatherless homes (Fulton Co. Georgia, Texas Dept. of Correction). I could go on and on about this but I think you can see that there is a problem with fathers being absent in the home. I do want to be very clear here, this is not intended to put down women who are raising children on their own. My mom did for much of my early life and she did a terrific job. That said, the facts are the facts. And this is what the data is telling us. I know I could also talk with you about the impacts on girls when fathers are absent but for the sake of this discussion, I want to talk about boys exclusively because it's boys who are perpetuating much of the problems we see in society. I believe the solution is homes where fathers are present and engaged. What I wanted to do today is connect the dots between boys and fathers and why this relationship is so critical for the well-being of our sons and society as a whole. Here are 5 reasons why dads are needed now more than ever. www.orderofman.com/FFN097 Please leave us a rating and review!

So many of us focus on the end result - some noble goal we wish to pursue. And, while there's value in knowing where you're going, my guest today makes the case for measuring your successes in the smallest unit of measurement possible. Most of you know Aubrey Marcus, founder of Onnit. He is back again to talk about how he has managed to build so much success in his life. Today, we talk about the key to starting your day off right, the benefits of unconventional training, napping, supplements, weird lunches, and how to own the day and own your life. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS * Why focusing on the smallest unit of measurement is critical * The key to starting the day correctly * The power of hydrating, breathing, and freezing * Where and how supplements come into play * Utilizing drive time to your advantage * How eating a weird lunch will serve you so wellHow to be more efficient through utilizing daily napping * The benefits of unconventional physical training * How to turn your life into an experimentation * Building a powerful environment to attract powerful people * How to own your life rather than it owning you AUBREY MARCUS I have a repeat guest for you today and one most of you know. Aubrey Marcus is the founder of Onnit, which specializes in food, supplements, equipment, and apparel. The more I get to know this guy, the more I'm intrigued about how he produces results in his life and the interesting and sometimes strange way in which he experiments with everything that he can. He's a multi-sport athlete, a philosopher, a podcaster, a business owner, and author, and somewhat of a scientist when it comes to achieving total human optimization in his own life and the millions of people he's working hard to inspire. Please leave us a review at http://orderofman.com/itunes Shownotes: http://orderofman.com/154 Website: http://orderofman.com

We've all heard the adage that you are the average of your five closest friends. I don't take that too literally but I do know that when I surround myself with powerful people, life changes. There was a time in my life where I lacked any real intentionality about who I surrounded myself with and the results (or lack thereof) showed. Since those days, I'm made a deliberate and strategic decision to find people who are thriving in ways I want to thrive and put into action some strategies that have connected me with New York Times Bestselling Authors, elite warriors and athletes, multi-millionaire business owners, and, frankly, some of the most successful people on the planet. I think we can all agree that men and masculinity are on the defensive. There is a disturbing trend in society that says we are simply not needed. This could not be further from the truth. And, unfortunately, it will take something catastrophic happening before society, as a whole, realizes the value of strong and noble men. I'm not interested in waiting until that happens because I believe our job as men is to provide, even if it isn't all that appreciated. Unfortunately, we'll continue to see the ramifications of a lack of men and masculinity: suicide rates, drug use, violent crimes, school drop out rate, child abuse, etc. So, in an attempt to begin the dialogue around reversing the trend, I made a post on Instagram with ten steps to reclaiming masculinity. Here they are: www.orderofman.com/FFN096 Please leave us a rating and review!

We all know health and wellness are important when it comes to stepping into our full potential but most of us tend to think it ends with eating right and exercising. While those elements are certainly important on our road to a healthy life, it goes well beyond lifting weights and eating salads. My guest today is Josh Trent. He is the founder of Wellness Force and is focused on helping people across the planet lead healthy lives. Today we talk about connecting the head and heart, how to identify which beliefs are serving you, how to harness both the beast and the spirit inside all men, and how to develop physical and emotional intelligence. SHOW HIGHLIGHTS What the term "wellness" actually means How to develop physical and emotional intelligence How to connect "head to the heart" How to identify what beliefs and actions are serving you The power of a technology fast How to develop more confidence How to reconcile ownership and kindness How to use the past for forward progression How to harness both the beast and the spirit Using the process of reflection for growth Why transforming the mind leads to a transformation everywhere else JOSH TRENT My guest today is the founder of Wellness Force, Josh Trent. Josh and I met at the Spartan World Championship and since the minute I met him, I've been blown away with his energy and enthusiasm for life and the desire to live it well. Throughout his 14 years inside the health and wellness Josh has helped thousands of men understand and develop physical and emotional intelligence. His knowledge and expertise goes well beyond what every other "fitness guru" will tell you as he takes a more well-rounded approach to developing the body, mind, and soul. He's worked with and interview hundreds of the sharpest minds in the wellness industry and has been on his own personal journey and transformation which you'll hear more of in our interview. Please leave us a review at http://orderofman.com/itunes Shownotes: http://orderofman.com/153 Website: http://orderofman.com

We've all heard the adage that you are the average of your five closest friends. I don't take that too literally but I do know that when I surround myself with powerful people, life changes. There was a time in my life where I lacked any real intentionality about who I surrounded myself with and the results (or lack thereof) showed. Since those days, I'm made a deliberate and strategic decision to find people who are thriving in ways I want to thrive and put into action some strategies that have connected me with New York Times Bestselling Authors, elite warriors and athletes, multi-millionaire business owners, and, frankly, some of the most successful people on the planet. The reason I want you to listen very closely to this episode is that I'm not particularly anything special. There are a lot of men out there who believe that the reason I've been able to connect with these people is because I'm successful. Guys, that just isn't true. I may be experiencing some success now but when I started Order of Man, I had absolutely no track record of success. I've simply figured some things out and executed relentlessly. So this isn't something only extraordinary people can do. Whether you're achieving huge levels of success of none at all, everyone can implement the five steps I'm going to share with you and do the same thing I've done. The first point I need to make is that all of these five steps have the foundational element of adding value. I want you to focus on serving others and enhancing their lives. That's it. At it's most basic level, that is how you succeed and position yourself in the company with the right people. But let's break this down even further. www.orderofman.com/FFN095 Please leave us a rating and review!